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Issued at 730 PM CDT MON MAR 18 2024

No major changes were made to the forecast for tonight. Looking
for cooler conditions tonight as compared to last night.
Conditions will be generally clear except for a few mid/high
clouds that will scrape the SRN 1/3 of AL this evening. Gusty
winds from today will begin to taper down as the surface ridge
center moves closer to us settling in over the Deep South this
evening. A freeze warning remains in effect for all of C AL
tonight from 1-9 AM CDT for lows of mid-upper 20s N half and 
upper 20s-lower 30s S. 

08

Previous short-term discussion:
(This evening through Tuesday)
Issued at 1257 PM CDT MON MAR 18 2024

No significant forecast concerns or weather impacts expected
through the short term period. Skies will be clear by late this
afternoon with gusty NW winds quickly becoming light after 
sunset. Dry weather through the forecast.

Temps still on track to be below freezing across the CWA with min
temps now as low as 25 in the northern counties and likely even
cooler readings in northern and/or higher elevation valleys. Will
continue Freeze Warning for entire area unless we hear otherwise.

Tuesday night temps also expected to approach freezing again but
confidence in any kind of Freeze Watch is low at this time. Frost
appears likely but will defer to later shifts to issue so that
messaging can focus on upcoming freeze event tonight.

SNELSON

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Regional Hourly Observations For WALKER County
200 AM CDT TUE MAR 19 2024
CENTRAL ALABAMA
  
CITY           SKY/WX    TMP DP  RH WIND       PRES   REMARKS
BIRMINGHAM     CLEAR     35  19  52 N5        30.25R WCI  31 TC   2   
MONTGOMERY     CLEAR     39  22  50 NW5       30.22S TC   4           
SHELBY CO ARPT CLEAR     36  21  54 CALM      30.23R TC   2           
MAXWELL AFB    CLEAR     41  21  44 N10       30.19F TC   5           
GREENVILLE     CLEAR     37  22  54 N8        30.19F WCI  31 TC   3   
SELMA          CLEAR     39  23  52 N9        30.23F WCI  33 TC   4   
PRATTVILLE     CLEAR     38  21  50 CALM      30.21F TC   3           
BESSEMER       CLEAR     35  19  52 N6        30.23S WCI  30 TC   2   
TALLADEGA      CLEAR     34  25  69 W2        30.21S TC   1           
PELL CITY      MOCLDY    30  23  74 CALM      30.23S TC  -1           
SYLACAUGA      CLOUDY    37  21  54 CALM      30.22S TC   3           
JASPER         CLEAR     28  28 100 CALM      30.25S TC  -2           

Current Temperatures, Dewpoint, RH, Wind, Regional Obs, Surface 4-Panel


Current Agricultural Weather Conditions in Alabama
Based on observations at 200am CDT, Tuesday March 19, 2024

Across Alabama...temperatures are near 31 degrees north, near 35 degrees central, and near 44 degrees south. Current sky conditions are clear north, clear central, and clear south. In the north, relative humidity is near 66%, and the dew point is near 21 degrees. In the central part of the state, relative humidity is near 52%, and the dew point is near 19 degrees. In the south, relative humidity is near 47%, and the dew point is near 25 degrees. Winds are calm north, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Winds are from the north at 5 mph central, where conditions are favorable for spraying. The wind chill is near 31 degrees central. Winds are from the north at 10 mph south, where conditions are favorable for spraying. Based on current available observations, the highest temperature is 46 degrees at Brookely Field. The lowest temperature is 28 degrees at Gadsden.


Current NOWCAST not available:
Nowcasts are not issued routinely during fair weather. Only when
precipitation or other significant weather is occuring in this county will these
forecasts be issued. Currently, there is no short term forecast in effect.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook For WALKER County, AL

235 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024

 DAY ONE  Outlook through Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN  Wednesday through Monday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

 SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT  

Activation of storm spotters and emergency management is not
expected at this time.

NWS Severe Weather Map , Convective Outlook


7-Day Forecast For WALKER County, Alabama
156 AM CDT Tue Mar 19 2024


FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING

REST OF THE NIGHT
Clear. Widespread frost. Much cooler. Near steady temperature around 30. North winds around 5 mph.

TUESDAY
Widespread frost in the morning. Sunny. Highs in the upper 50s. Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming west in the afternoon.

TUESDAY NIGHT
Clear. Areas of frost after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.

WEDNESDAY
Areas of frost in the morning. Sunny. Not as cool with highs in the lower 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming east after midnight.

THURSDAY
Mostly cloudy. Highs around 70.

THURSDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows around 50. Chance of rain 40 percent.

FRIDAY
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s.

FRIDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

SATURDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 60s.

SATURDAY NIGHT
Mostly clear. Lows around 40.

SUNDAY
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

SUNDAY NIGHT
Mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows in the lower 50s.

MONDAY
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 20 percent.

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Medium & Long Range Outlook For Alabama
                              ALABAMA                                                                     
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                 6 TO 10 DAY  8 TO 14 DAY   30 DAY    90 DAY 
                   MAR 24-28 MAR 26-APR 1    JUN       JUN-AUG                      
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   Temperature:      Above        Below     Normal      Above                      
 Precipitation:      Above        Above      Above      Above                      

....  Medium and long range outlooks provided by NCEP/K. Thomas Priddy
5 Day Rainfall Forecast, 6 to 10 Day , 8 to 14 Day , Text, 30-Day Outook, 90-Day Outook, 120-Day Outlook
Almanac Information

Tuesday March 19, 2024 the 79th Day of Year

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SUN
Declination 0.050000
Distance 0.999721 AU
Rise 06:52 EDT Set 19:00 EDT
Transit Meridian 12:55 EDT
Civil Twilight Begins 06:28 EDT Ends 19:24 EDT

Calculations made for central point in the state.
Time in ET -- and will vary due to location and
elevation -- Priddy


Historical Weather And Climate Facts For Today

MARCH 19TH
HISTORIC WEATHER EVENTS
...1950...
Timberline Lodge reported 246 inches of snow on the ground, a record for
the state of Oregon. (The Weather Channel)
...1935...
Suffocating dust storms occurred frequently in southeastern Colorado
between the 12th and the 25th of the month. Six people died, and many
livestock starved or suffocated. Up to six feet of dust covered the ground.
Schools were closed, and many rural homes were deserted by tenants. (The
Weather Channel)
...1956...
The second heavy snowstorm in just three days hit Boston. Nearby Blue Hill
received 19.5 inches contributing to their snowiest March of record. (David
Ludlum)

Ag Weather Center, Department of Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering, University of Kentucky